The time is finally upon us – the final codex (or at least, the last index to become a codex) of 10th Edition is here! In this episode, we delve into the new Drukhari codex, to see what the dark spiky cousins of the Aeldari are bringing in their new book. How is Power from Pain getting reworked? Who made the cut into the codex and who didn’t? Why did every single unit get an update? And which detachments bring their particularly poisonous flavor to the tabletop? Also, we delve into the most recent balance dataslate and see who got the biggest buffs and nerfs this time around.

Thank you to Games Workshop for providing copies of the codex and miniatures to review!

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It’s time to talk narrative events again! This year, we’re joined by two guests – narrative loremasters Chris Stover and Rachel Strouhal. Both have been involved in multiple narrative events over the years, including the NoVA Open Narrative and the Warhammer 40,000 Grand Narrative, where you may have seen them on Warhammer Community. In this episode, Kevin and Dennis chat with them about how they got involved in narrative events, the differences between narrative and competitive play, cosplaying for narrative events, how narrative events can help grow the hobby scene, and their upcoming Stella Solataris narrative event in Dallas!

Link: Stella Solataris Loremasters 40K Narrative

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We’ve covered the spiky evil giant stompy robots of the Chaos Knights a few episodes ago, and so now it’s time for their less-spiky loyalist cousins, the Imperial Knights! We delve into the new codex, examine the changes between it and the index, and talk through the new detachments included. Did they somehow make Code Chivalric even better? Does the Knight Defender do what it says on the tin? Did they tone down the most pushed knights? Is it worth it to fight over a line in the sand? And can this book make people who don’t care for knights want to play them? Also, we make a brief dive into Kill Team as Rob reviews the new Tomb World box!

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We are two years into 10th Edition, and it’s time for our yearly scoring of how the game is delivering on various promises. With 12 more codexes, 2 more narrative campaign books, a new tournament mission pack, 30 extra detachments, and 4 quarterly balance updates released since last time, there’s a lot of change. Has the game continued on a solid trajectory? Is faction balance still steady? Is the game’s streamlining delivering the increased ease and speed of play? Has codex quality been solid, or are we still seeing power and quality discrepancies? And is the game accessible, both to new players and to veteran wargamers? Let’s break it down and find out!

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We may be down two hosts, but that doesn’t mean we’re coming up short this episode – it’s time to delve deep into the new Leagues of Votann codex! In part one, we look at the new Votann models and dig into the updated lore of the Kin. Then, in part two, we look at the completely reworked army rule and all the datasheets to see what’s changed in what the Votann models do on the tabletop. Finally, in part three, we examine the codex’s five detachments. How do Yield Points play in a way that Judgement tokens did not? How will those new tallboy Ironkin play on the tabletop? And is there any reason to play the Grotmas detachment anymore? Listen to find out!

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Not one, not two, but three things to discuss! First off, we talk about the latest Summer previews, including the surprise Votann drops and the new Space Marine characters and combat patrols. Then, it’s off to the first of two codex reviews with a look at the new Black Templars codex supplement. How do these overly zealous crusaders fare in this new book? Which of the new Templar Vows are worth taking? Why are there so many repeat datasheets? And who blobs up better – Black Templars or World Eaters? Finally, we look at the second codex – the Grey Knights! What is the dark secret of the Sons of Titan? Are their teleporting shenanigans still on point? Have they gone from defense to offense? And where is Kaldor Draigo, anyway? Listen and find out!

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It’s time to finish catching up with all the things we’ve put off due to Midwest Conquest and multiple new codexes, so as promised, it’s time for our look at Crusade: Armageddon – but that’s not all! In part one, we dive into the balance dataslate, points updates, and new detachments released both before _and_ after the Chaos Knights codex. Will the Lord Discordant finally make it back onto the tabletop? Are T’au finally fixed? Did GW go too far with the Knight updates? Then, in part two, we examine Crusade: Armageddon from both narrative and gameplay viewpoints. Does the Imperium get a win for once? How many mechanics can you layer on top of a mission? And does this book contain the least-readable Crusade chart yet? Listen to find out!

Link: Arbitor Ian’s Coverage of the Fourth War of Armageddon

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The Year of Chaos continues, and this installment stomps in with giant robotic feet! In this episode, we take a look at the new Chaos Knights codex. In the past, we’ve been pretty firm that Knights aren’t the most fun army to play against, and Chaos Knights in particular have been pretty one-note with the “Oops, All War-Dogs” build. Does this new codex address these issues? Are the big spiky knights making a comeback? Are the War Dog players left in the cold? And how will it feel to play against this army of evil metal giants? Listen to find out!

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Another year, and another Midwest Conquest is in the books! Like last year, Kevin and Dennis ran the Narrative event, and this time it’s bigger than before. Escalating game sizes, heroic and villainous tracks, assist characters – listen to find out how they ran the event, and what Rob’s experience was like playing in it. Also, we discuss the winners of the 40K GT, the painting competition, the results of the army raffle, and our Friday Preferred Enemies host games!

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The release schedule is fast and furious now, just like the army we’re looking at today! In this episode, we dive into the new Space Wolves codex supplement. The viking-themed fighters from Fenris return, and we take a look at how well they’ve managed the conversion from index to codex. Did they finally get sagas right? Are the new Space Wolf terminators worthy of the tabletop? Are Wulfen swinging for the fences again? And how much difference does a chapter keyword make? We discuss this and more! Also, a look at the new Chapter Approved mission deck, with its anticipated Asymmetric missions and Challenger cards.

Thank you to Games Workshop for providing us a preview copy of the new book and mission deck!

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